Closing Date: 30th April, 2024
Description:
This position is responsible for the prosecution of Juvenile criminal cases, Child Protective Services cases and other Civil cases as assigned.Examples of Duties:
- Supervises the work of assigned courts and/or attorneys, if any; reviews and approves non-charging and dismissal decisions; assists in trial preparation, contested motions, and other hearings.
- Communicates with the Judge of the assigned court concerning court procedures and/or administrative issues; communicates those questions/issues to the First Assistant County Attorney for further action or directions.
- Prosecutes juvenile cases as assigned; manages case intake and determines whether or not to proceed with charges; prepares and files petitions, orders, motions, and documents; interviews witnesses and victims; negotiates agreements; attends juvenile detention hearings.
- Manages Family and Protective Services cases as assigned; represents the department in all legal proceedings; reviews with case workers; ensures that the best interest of the children are met; prepares and files motions, orders and petitions.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant criminal law issue/appellate decision of the Court of Criminal Appeals, 4th Court of Appeals, US Supreme Court, and other relevant federal courts; shares information with other attorneys.
- Attends Mental Health Committee hearings and represents the State of Texas as well as other civil cases as assigned.
- Reviews and intakes assigned cases and makes charging decisions; determines the necessity of further investigation; directs investigation, including gathering evidence from law enforcement agencies or civilian sources, interviewing potential witnesses, and traveling to crime scenes; prepares pleadings; presents witnesses and evidence before the grand jury; attends court for all docket calls; responds to defense motions or pleadings.
- Communicates with law enforcement agencies for the purpose of advice or legal research on arrest, search and seizure, and other crime suppression or investigation issues.
- Reviews and assists in the preparation and approval of arrest and search warrants, records subpoenas, including those for cellular telephone data.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited school of law.
- Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in the area of law.
- Current membership with the State Bar of Texas.
Supplemental Information:
- Knowledge of local, state and federal law.
- Knowledge of investigative tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of trail proceedings.
- Knowledge of computers and job related software programs.
- Skill in the completion of legal research.
- Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
- Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
- Skill in training and supervising personnel.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
